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Department of Defense research funding workshop – Sep. 30

A workshop on Department of Defense (DOD) research funding will be held on Tuesday, September 30. Join Lewis-Burke Associates LLC,  a Washington, D.C.-based federal relations firm, for a workshop designed for UW–Madison faculty on navigating the DOD research landscape.

When: Tuesday, September 30, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St.
Orchard View Room (2nd Floor) – accessed via elevator behind Aldo’s Café

Registration is required.

The workshop will include: 

  • An overview of key DOD funding opportunities (ex. Air Force/Army/Navy basic research, DARPA programs, defense health)
  • Guidance on building relationships with DOD program managers
  • Practical steps to successfully pursue DOD funding mechanisms, such as broad agency announcements and DARPA’s ERIS marketplace
  • Time for faculty to meet with LBA experts one-on-one to discuss tailoring research ideas to national security priorities

The workshop will also feature a panel of UW–Madison faculty who will share insights and lessons learned from their experiences securing DOD research grants.

Questions? Contact Monica Welke.